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A resolution designating February 2020 as "American Heart Month" and February 7, 2020, as "National Wear Red Day".

Introduced: February 27, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Feb 27, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228-1229)
Feb 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228-1229)
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution designates February 2020 as American Heart Month and February 7, 2020, as National Wear Red Day.

It also recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of causes, risks, and prevention; supporting research; and expanding access to medical treatment.

The resolution also encourages individuals to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.

What's happening now February 27, 2020

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228-1229)